Slow Food Asheville

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Eat the Colors of Health

Eat the Colors of Health

August 22, 2017 by Abby Landry

Tomatoes: Think Beyond the Color of Red! When we think of the color of tomatoes, we most often think of red ones. A few weeks ago, I shared some health benefits of the red phytonutrient called lycopene which is rich in tomatoes. In case you missed it, you can check it out here! At the […]

Heritage Food Project, News & Announcements, Recipes Tagged: caprese salad, Denise Barratt, eat the colors of health, eat the rainbow, healthy eating, heirloom tomatoes, heritage food project, tomato colors

Lycopene

Lycopene

July 6, 2017 by Abby Landry

It’s What Makes a Tomato Red! One of the things that set a homegrown tomato apart from the rest of the summer’s bounty is its beautiful red color. This color comes from a collection of beneficial plant chemicals called lycopenoids. The most common one is called lycopene. This carotenoid pigment is very rich in antioxidant […]

Heritage Food Project, News & Announcements Tagged: cherokee purple tomato, Denise Barratt, heritage food project, lycopene, pico de gallo, recipes

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Slow Food Asheville is a local chapter, or “convivium,” of the international Slow Food movement. Local groups are called “convivia” because they bring together, in a convivial and enjoyable way, people who love food and traditions. Our convivium was founded in March, 2003.

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